Prince George man killed in Highway 97 crash

PRINCE GEORGE — An 84-year-old man from Prince George is dead following a two-vehicle crash on Highway 97 just south of McLeese Lake.

North District RCMP Cpl. Madonna Saunderson says the crash occurred at around 9:30 last night.

“A northbound Honda CR-V crossed into the southbound lane and collided with a Ford F350 pulling a cargo box trailer,” she says. “The owner of the Honda, an 84-year-old man from Prince George was pronounced deceased at the scene. The passenger in the Honda and the driver of the Ford were taken to hospital with minor injuries.”

Saunderson says the investigation is ongoing and causal factors have yet to be determined. She says police do not believe alcohol to be a factor.